Director, Prospect Research & Advancement Strategy

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Director of Prospect Research to lead the research team, identify major donors, manage projects, ensure ethical data handling, and support fundraising strategy across units.

The director will collaborate with the Executive Director of Prospect Development and supervise analysts, guiding research deliverables and training while maintaining compliance and timely responses.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience with data-driven research using industry-standard software and web-based tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect identification and research deliverables for fundraising strategy.
• Supervise a team of research analysts and provide guidance for professional development.
• Coordinate training and ensure ethical practices and data privacy compliance.
• Support the Executive Director of Prospect Development in setting annual goals and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with Prospect Management, Analytics, and other units to advance fundraising pipelines.
• Ensure timely responses to service requests and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven research

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Salesforce

Data visualization tools

Job description

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Director of Prospect Research to lead the research team, identify major donors, manage projects, ensure ethical data handling, and support fundraising strategy across units.

The director will collaborate with the Executive Director of Prospect Development and supervise analysts, guiding research deliverables and training while maintaining compliance and timely responses.